Aquafarming

The world's rivers, seas, and oceans are struggling to meet the demand for seafood as overfishing continues to disrupt aquatic ecosystems. Aquatic farming has emerged to counter the dwindling supply of natural resources. Also known as aquafarming, this practice involves cultivating aquatic organisms such as fish, shellfish, crustaceans, and aquatic plants in controlled environments. Aquafarming can be conducted in freshwater, brackish water, and marine settings, with farms established in natural or artificial water bodies. Artificial water bodies, in particular, require substantial monitoring to maintain optimal living conditions for aquatic flora and fauna.

Water Quality Monitoring

Aquafarming requires careful monitoring of many water parameters, including temperature, pH level, electrical conductivity (EC), dissolved oxygen (DO), ammonia, turbidity, oxidation-reduction potential (ORP), and nitrites/nitrates. These parameters are essential for the survival and growth of aquatic life, and there are specialized vendors offering sensors for monitoring them. These sensors typically have Modbus, analog voltage, or 4-20mA interfaces. Tibbo Project System (TPS) devices interface seamlessly with all three types, while the AppBlocks platform makes writing related automation applications a breeze.

Water Level Sensing and Control

Water level sensing helps track water levels in reservoirs, ponds, lakes, rivers, and water towers. This is typically achieved with ultrasonic distance meters, available in versions specifically designed for liquid level measurement. Ultrasonic distance meters come with RS232 or analog voltage outputs, both of which can be easily connected to Tibbo Project System (TPS) devices and integrated into monitoring applications using the AppBlocks platform. TPS devices can also control the water levels in artificial ponds and water towers by turning water pumps on and off or opening and closing water gates.